ter relationship johnson had with phylicia. >> him and phylicia were pretty cool. we were all one happy family, you could say. >> reporter: that indictment against johnson row answer sealed. the state's attorney didn't indicate when that would happen. brian kuebler, abc2 news. >> thanks. >>> phylicia's disappearance prompted a series of searches as their family held out hope that she would surface. even with the discovery of the body last april, police had hoped to track down the killer. we spoke to phylicia's father. jeff? >> reporter: russell barnes said he knows it will take time before justice is served in his daughter's killer but he is elated at the news. he said at times he felt he was being scrutinized. but michael johnson's arrest confirm as suspicion. they couldn't understand why he wouldn't help out when all were volunteering to search her whereabouts. >> michael johnson, we feel that, you know, he did not help us do anything with looking like phylicia and it seemed bizarre and just -- >> reporter: police interviewed johnson eight times since phylicia's

named after phylicia barnes. phylicia's law and it's a missing childrens' focused bill. it is a first on a number of different levels. it's the first time for such a bill in the state of maryland. it's the first time that a minority has been the focus. it's been named after a minority in the history of our country likely and so multiple historic firsts, key right now though is this is a great moment. a critical moment in the case. but everyone involved especially the father all of us will support him are resolute and determined for justice for phylicia barnes. >> all right, well, you've been a great spokesperson for the family and we look forward to hearing from you in the future. >> thank you so much. >> thanks for coming in. >>> well, stay with us, we broke this story on the website. abc2news.com, when we sent out a news alert and we are staying on top of this story. there's going to be a press conference today and we will continue to cover it and not only on the air but online so remember to stay with abc2news.com for continuing coverage on this story. >>> the mother

this is the school where phylicia went and was well liked. we talked with parents here today who told us, obviously, they are relieved there is finally an answer. we also spoke with a very close family friend who was also a mentor of sorts. he also said he is finally glad someone is under arrest. >> reporter: he clutched the picture of the 12-year-old girl smiling back at him and searched for the right words. >> there's a little's in my life. >> reporter: peace but a horrible price. a year and a half of waiting and wondering after the girl he worked with had been murdered. >> mr. johnson has been arrested. >> reporter: long before the prosecutor in baltimore announced that michael johnson had been arrested and charged with phylicia barnes's murder, patterson suspected it was he. johnson's story that phylicia disappeared on the way to the store didn't add up. >> something smelled fishy about that. >> reporter: charles patterson can't help but feel what and who was lost forever. >> i don't think there will ever be an closure. there's something

phylicia barnes never graduated or went to college. this morning her family is relieved that an arrest was made. abc2 news linda stow is live this morning outside police headquarters. >> reporter: we've been on the phone with the police spokesperson. a man by the name of michael johnson was arrested last night in connection with phylicia barnes' murder case. he was taken into custody around 11:30 and we're still waiting to hear on what specific charges he's being held this morning. johnson is the ex-boyfriend of phylicia's older sister. he was the last person to see the 16-year-old teen alive police say. phylicia was visiting her sister in baltimore when she disappeared in december of 2010. her body was found months later in the susquehanna river. johnson is being held this morning on unknown charges. this case attracted widespread attention after barnes from north carolina disappeared. there were several vigils held here in the city. overnight, we spoke with russell barnes phylicia's father, he spoke with our pete o'neal exclusively o

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johnson is the ex-boyfriend of phylicia barnes' older sister. she was the last person to see the 16-year-old teen alive. she was visiting her sister in baltimore when she disappeared in december of 2010. her body was found months later in the susquehanna river. this case attracted widespread attention after barnes disappeared. overnight her father, russell barnes spoke exclusively with us pete o'neal on the phone. he describes the moment he got the phone call from police saying an arrest has been made. >> it was shocking. it was a disbelief. but naturally you know things came in to say that hey man, it is what it is. we suspected -- him from day one and we couldn't understand why they would not look for your child when missing. >> reporter: her father he has receive will now -- says he will now turn his attention to the trial. later today police will have a press conference to outline the details in this case. we're live at city police headquarters, linda sew. abc2 news. >> this arrest was made almost exactly one year to the day they discovered

focused on justice for phylicia barnes. this is the new standard going forward megan, that we expect greater value to be assigned to the lives of children in the state of maryland. >> when you speak to the family i hope you will tell them that they are in our thoughts and theirs. there's more to go with this and now a trial and stay in touch with us. >> absolutely. >> okay, don rondeau thanks for coming in. >>> all right, well in health news this morning, ct scans have been the predominant test for diagnosing rather acute appendicitis in adults but when it comes to children, kids, young adults, exposure to ct radiation is definitely a concern. now a new study finds the low dose ct scans work just as well as the standard dose ct scans in diagnosing appendicitis. >> it looks like it's not inferior to the higher dose or the standard dose radiation. and we're talking pretty low doses of radiation here. but in terms of can we get the image we need to decide if this patient needs surgery using lower dose radiation and this study

and overnight arrest in the murder of phylicia barnes. kim dacey is live with that story. >> we don't have a lot of details. but baltimore police did confirm that michael johnson was arrested in connection with phylicia barnes' death. he is the ex-boyfriend of her older sister. she went missing while visiting her sister in baltimore in december of 2010. her body was found in the susquehanna river a few months later. her death was ruled a homicide. the attorney for michael johnson confirms his client was taken into custody late last night. johnson was allegedly the last person to see phylicia alive. prosecutors will be releasing more information later today. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> is there any indication from police there were new developments in this case? >> on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, police did indicate they were making progress in the case but were not being specific about the investigation. >> kim dacey, thank you. 6:52. >> coming up, we'll take a last look at weather and traffic together before you head

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bail tonight for michael johnson, charged with the 2010 murder of phylicia barnes. this circuit court judge determined that he was a flight risk and a threat to public safety. phylicia barnes's family and friends believe the judge made the right decision. >> if you are guilty, it will come out. >> court testimony revealed johnson and phylicia barnes treated as many as 500 messages the summer before seat disappeared. phylicia barnes complain to another sister that she was uncomfortable with johnson. the prosecution read correspondence between johnson and a new girlfriend. "maybe go to brazil. the way things are going, everything will hit the fan, and i do not know how to deal with that." defense attorneys argued that prosecutors that the context wrong. johnson was about to become a father. >> there is a circumstantial case against them. simple text messages, him moving out of an apartment, it does not rise to the level of an arrest. we believe in mr. johnson's innocence. >> the state contends phylicia barnes died from asphyxiation. johnson was spotted sweating profus

johnson is described as a family friend, ex-boyfriend of phylicia's sister. december 28, 2010, that was last time the 16-year-old had been seen alive. she had been visiting with family in baltimore when she disaspeared -- disaappeared. police ruled her death a homicide. on may 8th a service at the church for family members to remember barnes. deals 28, 2011 one year after she disappeared police had no leads but her friends and family held a rally to remember phylicia. that brings us back to last night and the breaking news that you first read an abc2news.com. you can see this complete timeline with all the information and embedded video right now. just look for the special report box right there on the top of our home page. >>> all right. take a look outside. not much in the way of precipitation around baltimore. to the west there's rain coming out of southwest pennsylvania. could be a few more showers. the closest rain toward winchester, virginia. some toward the lower eastern shore south of ocean city. cloud cover plenty of. that that was the story, though

he was the last person to see phylicia barnes alive. there was a vigil on the one- year anniversary of the day she was missing. police said they were making progress in the investigation but would not being specific. the family expressed hope that the killer would be found and brought to justice. >> it was around this time when we were calling and crying. we still don't know what happened. we're just praying and we have faced that justice will be served. >> michael johnson was arrested in connection with phylicia barnes' disappearance and death. prosecutors will be making a statement and releasing more information later today. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> police are looking for information about a shooting in west baltimore. it happened just before 11:00 on harlem avenue. a man was shot and taken to the hospital. no word on the victim's condition. >> the mother accused of stabbing her infant is now behind bars. she allegedly stabbed her daughter in the face and neck at and east baltimore social services office on tuesday. before the s

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is phylicia barnes older sister's ex-boyfriend. gregg bernstein gave very few details about the indictment. the cause of felices death is association. johnson was seen carrying a large container to his car around the time that phylicia barnes was seen missing. back to you. >> has been any reaction from the johnson's attorney? >> johnson's attorney is maintaining his client's innocence. his family has sent a statement saying they want him to get a fair trial and they hope this is tried based on fact and not on media hype. >> jennifer franciotti, thank you. >> here is ann curry with a look at what is coming up next on the "today" show. >> good morning. george zimmerman's attorneys say his client has raised more than $200,000 from my website. we're live in florida. does she have any regrets, the way mother punished her daughter on facebook. she will answer critics it a live interview. we will talk to the guy who plan his car for it by dressing up as the burglar. -- who pranked his girlfriend. >> coming up, we'll take a last look at we

the former boyfriend of phylicia's olderr sister... is now in custody.he was takennin arrund 11:30 last night on uknown charggs. charges.johnson was thh last person to see the 16-year old alive.and the man... phhllcia's mother immediatedly blamed for her daughter's diisapearance.phylicia had beee staying with with her sister deena and johnson over christmas vacation back in police detained johnson... ... - more than a half dozen times. later... ddena filed for a protecttve order aaainst her estranged boyfriend .citing wrote...i am fearful and unsure of what may happee because i am ignorinn his unwanted contact."but... jjhnson's attorney said there was nothing to it. p7:35 i personally believe those words were very well scripted i think they were carefully choosen because those are key buzz words all judges need to look at there has o be a fear element elementat thisshour... it's unclear what evidence they found to arrest johnson.but innocence. accordinn to johnson's attorney... his client maintains his innocence.i'm megan gilliland, fo

. >> we start with new details starting to come out about phylicia barnes' murder. >> we've got continued team coverage tonight. >> we're learning much more about the suspect, michael johnson. >> we begin tonight with a look at the case and what we also thought. the arrest of michael johnson has been months in the making. tc.֖ they did several months ago? >> mr. johnson was the last one to be with her while she was alive. >> surrounded by law enforcement from the city, state, and neighboring counties baltimore state attorney had little to say. 16 months after her appearance and arrest in a highly publicized case of missing teen, phylicia barnes. her older sister's former boyfriend was charged with first degree murder. >> johnson was arrested and taken in to custody last evening. >> it's clear to me there had been some kind of physical confrontation. >> reporter: russell, johnson's attorney, had plenty to say. >> i believe that they have a circumstantial case just based had. they've taken dna. they've had him come in on numerous interviews and statements. i've been present on several of t

theeformer boyfriend f phylicia'' older sister... is now in custody.he was taken in around 11:30 last night on uknown charges. charges.jjhnson was the last person to see the 16-year oll alive.and the man... phylicia's mother immediatedly &pblamed for her daughter's dissapearance.phylicia hadd sister deena aad johnson over christmas vacation back in 2010.after he went missing... pooice did detaine johnson... more than a half dozen tiies. f-b-i agents obtained search warrants for several email accounts and faceeook pages that belong to him. 1:50 there were monitoring devices on his vehiclebuttanyy place he's been they've searched and they keep coming up empty. empty.until now.it's unccear what evidence they found to arrest johnson.prosecutors are expected tt release more infomration his morning morning regarding the case and the arrest. according to johnson's attorney... his client maintaans his innocence.back to you. 3 his attorney is already answeringgcalls from the media... did they expect this arrrst was coming? coming? whether hh

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trusted.but suspicions over johnson rew after phylicia dispearred. while the barnes family is been made... johnson says he didd't do it. 14:27:37 michael maintains his innocence he said he hhd &pabsolutelyynothing to do and the untimelyness offher death :4773:18:52 tell thee truth and give phyliccaas family some type of closure cllsurejohnssn told his nothing o do with phylicia's disappearance and iim going to hhs attorney also tell uu... that police suspect barne's may have been strangled and in a large bag or conatiner.t i'm megan gilliland, fox45 morninn news. the trial contiiues toddy for twoo brothers accuseddof beaaing baltimore teen ... deepite thh teen's refusal to c. werdesheim are charged with beatinn an african-american teenager while patroling a park heights neighhorhood.. wednesday the teen testified he never wanted to press charres. the defense then asked a judge yesteeday to strike the teen's testimony because of his refusal to this case say they're greed.3 confident juuticeewill prevail. " i think that'st the case... ... prrvail in th

a year, after phylicia phylicia barnesance found. >> tonight, the reaction from her family. >> hello,rybody. i'm denise koch. >> and i'm mary bubala. vic is on assignment. here's what people are talking about nlt. >> phylicia barnes and months after her disappearance, her body was found. tonight, wjz speaks with her family. but first, mike hellgren is at

who murdered phylicia barnes.ho is the new suspect and why police think he did it. >>> and strippers and the secret service in another country? >>> and who -- did the ravens have their eyes set on tonight? stay tuned for these and more breaking news. eyewitness news at 5:00 starts now. >>> long-awaited arrest. charges in the phylicia barnes murder. >> how police cracked the case. more than a year after she was found dead. >> hi, everybody. i'm mary bubala. >> i'm kai jackson. here's what people are talking about. >> a major break in the phylicia barnes case. a man close to the family is arrested and charged with her murder. wjz is live with complete coverage. jessica kartalija speaking with loved ones. but first, mike hellgren, with the latest from city police headquarters. mike? >> reporter: mary, the man now in custody for this crime was very close to the barnes family. he knew them for more than a decade. even considered phylicia barnes, his little sister. >> reporter: prosecutors believe they have the murderer

the arrest of michael johnson, who is charged with the first-degree murder of phylicia barnes -- phyliciaegend killer is behind bars tonight. testimony continues in the case of two brothers accused of beating an african american teenager while one neighborhood watch. this a day after the alleged victim refused to testify at an even asked the court to drop the charges. today, the judge ruled the alleged victim's word from yesterday will not be admissible, but the judge said if the teenager changes his mind and wants to testify, he will be allowed to do so. and it is nfl draft time. a few hours before they call his name, but andrew lot jerseys are already in indianapolis ready to hit the shelves as soon as he is announced. the stanford quarterback is expected to go to the colts. ravens are scheduled to take 29. the nfl draft last into saturday night. >> in the race for the white house with the primary phase over, mitt romney is getting more help from big-name republicans who until now have pretty much stayed out of the fight. >> suddenly, it is not just obama vs romney. the republican team

sources say phylicia barnes died of asphyxiation. her body was found more than a year after she disappeared. she was found floating in the susquehanna river. the rest of 20-year-old michael barnes. seen carrying a large container in his car from the same time she was reported missing. her uncle and brother describe michael johnson as a long time trusted friend. >> i would hope that he would do the right thing if it was him and tell the truth. tell the truth and give phylicia's family some type of closure. >> her brother said he has warned her picture around his neck since she has disappeared. >> i wear this every day and it never comes off. >> we reached her father by phone. >> we know we of a long way to go. we just want to know that we will fight for justice. >> johnson's family sent a statement saying in part that they hope he gets a fair trial and that is tried in court and not in thpublic opinion. >> police want to know what led to a stabbing in the downtown area. officers were called to north eutaw street and west saratoga stre

michael johnson, charged with the 2010 murder of phylicia barnes. after listening to prosecutors describe the circumstances, a judge determined that the johnson was a flight risk. phylicia barnes's family and friends believe the judgment the right decision. >> if you are guilty, it will come out. >> court testimony revealed that johnson and phylicia barnes traded as many as 500 messages the summer before she disappeared. she complained to another sister that she was uncomfortable with johnson. the way things are going, everything will hit the fan. the way things are going, i should go to brazil. one of his attendants attorneys argued that prosecutors that the context wrong. johnson was about to become a father, something he did not want. >> there is an extremely circumstantial case against him. simple text messas, then moving out of an apartment. it does not rise to the level of an arrest. 100%, we believe in his innocence. >> the state contends that phylicia barnes died from asphyxiation. johnson was spotted sweating profusely. the defense contends

and the big to have the morning, an arrest has been made in the phylicia barnes case. police did confirm to u.s. overnight that they have arrested michael johnson. the news conference is expected for later on this morning and we will of course be there. >>> first round of the nfl draft begins today in new york at radio city music hall. andrew luck from stanford is expected to be the first pick going to annapolis from baylor's robert griffin iii is going to the washington redskins likely. >>> a big event for the o's this weekend. a series of statues are being unveiled honoring six of the greatest of all time. the first the happening this weekend. so we of course need a preview for all of that and here's abc2 news anchor charlie crowson. >> reporter: good morning to you. you know one of the great things about the orioles is its storied history and the legends of the game. starting this weekend as you said the team is going to begin unveiling six sculptures of the six legends of the game and they start at 5:00 this saturday night by unveiling number 20, frank robinson. no

i had nothing to do with phylicia's disappearance and i'm going to fight this. lepooa fox 45 the timing of johnson's arrest is nder ssrutiny tonight. the suspeet's aatorney believes there coull be a troubliig coonectionnto the conduct of the detective who led the investigation in the &pbarnes case. case. homicide detective daniel nicholson was suspended this week amid allegations that he misused his police powers to searchhfor his own daughter.... mmriah who briefly went missing last week. invessigators are lookinn into whether nicholson conducted an unauuhorized search offhomms ii northeast ballimore.. and whether others helped him to improperly use find his daughter. city state's attorney gregg bernstein has suggested no role in the phylicia plays 3 barne's case. new evelopments in tte trial beating a teen while on of - neighborhood watch patrol patrolmyranda stephens is live outssde the downtown courthouse with hy the judge wwn'' be considering the teen's ownntestimony. testimony. 3 3 3 a... judgee.. denies bail.../ for... the mother .../ accused... of stabbi

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the prime suspect in the phylicia barnns murder this mooning.the charges michael johnnon is facing and what he has to say about it. laundry detergent... or healtt hazarddthe cheeical in tide that could cause ancer... aad how at risk your family is.. 11:44:59 tremayne thomas "ride with the wiidows up" up" and... gas saving myths. which ones will really save you money at thh pump. 3 33 3 toddy is friday, april 27th. 3 3 3 3 ballimore's top prosecutoo says they've got tte right man barnes case.michael johnson - was arrested and charged with first degree murder in phylicia's death.she's the north caroliia teen who disappeared while visiting family here in baltiiore.megan gillilaad is here with more on the arrest and what happens from here. 3&good morning patrice,28-year old michael johnson is waking up at central booking this morniig... after being arrrsted outside his baltimore home on wednesday nnght.he had just gotten in to his ccr and &pwas on his way to work.... when investigators surrounded him and took him into custtdy for the murder of 16-year oldd phyllcia barnes. barnes. the two

. >>> breaking news in the phylicia barnes murder case. new details about how she was murdered are released. mike hellgren has more on a hearing that just wrapped up. >> kai huge developments in this case. we have learned there is no smoking gun here. but police did interview the man accused of killing phylicia barnes. they are also concerned about a suspicious storage container and suspicious behavior after she vanished. >> reporter: prosecutors reviewed new details in phylicia barnes death. saying he had texted her 500 times in a three-month period. that he turned off has phone for hours after barness went missing and was seen carrying a 35-gallon container out of the apartment where she was last seen alive, large enough to fit her body. they also say that barnes told her sister that johnson made her uncomfortable. the defense called it all circumstantial and argued johnson should get bail. but the judge denied it, citing phone and text marriages, intercepted between johnson and his girlfriend, talking about fleeing to brazil. >> i knew

i had nothing to do with phylicia's pdsappearance and i'm going to fight this. family members of a cockeysvvile native... ho was killed bb herrex-boyfriend... are now suinn her murrerer. yeardley ove's mother and sister are suing george pwreckless iidifffrence"... rs.- when shh was killed 2 years convicted of kklling love and - sentenced to 266yeers in prison. the trial continues today for beating a baltimore teen ... despite the teen's refusal to c. cooperate.eli and avii werdesheim are charged with beating an africaa-american park heights neighborhoodd a - wednesday the teen testified he never wanted to press ccarges. the ddfense then asked a judge yesterrdy to ssriie the teen's testimony because of his refusal to cooperate. the judge agreed. &pthe werdeshhims claim selffddfense saying the teen &pcame afterrthem. some area homeowners re &pasking for help in the fight against one fast gowing pllnt. plant.hhmeowners i upper marlboro say they are being invaded by bambbo from neerby parkland.the plann is one of the fassest growing pllntt in &pthe world. it can gro

he considered phylicia like a sister. phylicia vanished while visiting her sister in ball moore.about the case include high they arrested johnson now and a possible motive. back to you. >> thank you very much. >>> this morning yeardley love's mother sacking for $30 million for from the young man who killed her daughter. sharon love has filed wrongful death lawsuit against george huguely. in february, a judge convicted him of killing university of virginia student at her apartment in charlottesville. he faces 26 years in prison when sends tensed later this year. >>> the trial for brothers accused of beating an african- american teenager continues after a new witness, a retired navy s.e.a.l., watched the brothers follow and yell at cory osby from a convertible the night before the beating happened. the brothers are accused of assaulting the 15-year-old in november on patrol for a jewish neighborhood watch group. >>> a 23-year-old man is dead after a stabbing on a busy downtown street corner near the intersection of saratoga and utah streets outside lexington market. the man sustain

new information information on exactly how phylicia barnes was killed.e man accused appears in court. >>> also ahead, a maryland teen. another face in the crowd. until he became the face of terror. >> highway does a -- how does a young man from baltimore county end up working for al qaeda? >> what drove majid con to terror? next. >>> check in for these stories. and of course, we'll have all of the breaking news. now, back to kai and mary. >>> still ahead on eyewitness news. in flight healthcare. a plane quarantined at a chicago airport. >>> now, the government reveals why. what caused panic among passengers. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> a plane is quarantined at chicago's midway airport. a passenger sparks a health scare the 50-year-old woman had been visiting yugonda before changing planes in detroit. mike parker has beyond the board panic. >>> on landing, a public health emergency was declared and the plane was quarantined. chicago fire department paramedics right-handed to a report that one passenger might have an infectious disease. a woman who was flyin

wjz is staying on the arrest of phylicia barnes case.ll have the latest today from the city state's attorney office on charges against barnes' sister ex-boyfriend. and the secret service is investigating another tip in which agents allegedly engaged to the service of prostitutes. join us for the stories and the day's breaking news today at 4 after dr. phil. >> and stay with us. the five-day forecast you will want to see is coming up next. i was paying too much with cable. paying so much, you want better quality. for the amount of money that i am paying, my cable company should take care of me. [ male announcer ] stop paying for second best. get verizon fios tv, internet and phone for just $99.99 a month, guaranteed for two years with no annual contract required. first time we saw tv on fios was amazing. i was just in a... in a trance watching it. [ male announcer ] want even more value? choose a two-year contract and pick your bonus: hbo and cinemax for 12 months... or a multi-room dvr free for 12 months. fios internet...the speed, you c

police arrested johnsoo on year old phylicia barnes.ppeared inndecember 2010. herrbody was found last april in the usquehanna river. some of the emails refereeced those specific dates... in an effort to perruade judge present in the courrroom.... they were relieved to hear the judgg order johnson held withhuu ail. 14:44:25 it was the right decision for no bail to be held because we have to go through as he saii the court of law process but for me siting there assan individual as someone who's been following this case through... i know it was the right decision and the judge verified and gave plenty of evideece why that mr. johnson should not be released. 44:46 johnson remains behind bars at central booking.he's been charged with one count of first degree murder in the killing of phylicia barnes. joy lepola fox 45 ews at 5:00. a.../ tough pitbulls,...// by... maryland's highest courtt court.the.../ calls piibulls.../ "inherennly danggrous... animals."...// could,,, lead to... stiffer penalties.../ for people... found responsible.../ in..

the arrest of a person that we suspect stole phylicia's life. >> reporter: nu, phylicia's brother remembers her through this photo around his neck. >> would you tell us all of the volunteers and everybody, i don't think it would be possible. >> it doesn't bring her back. but to say it's on our road to justice. >> reporter: and questions still remain. the family says they have no idea how phylicia was killed. her father says he's not sure he wants to know just yet. jessica kartalija, wjz eyewitness news. >> jessica, thank you. members of barnes family here in baltimore say they plan to attend johnson's bail hearing. >>> updating the breaking news last hour. a stabbing. sky eye chopper 13 was over the intersections of saratoga and utah streets. as the victim was loaded onto the gurney to be taken to the hospital. police just told wjz, that victim is in critical condition. but we do not have word on any arrests or a motive. >>> new developments in another high-profile murder case tonight. a massive lawsuit against george huguely. the man convicted of killing cockeysville native, yeardley love.

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this source says phylicia barnes died from the fixation. johnson was seen with a large container around the time she disappeared. johnson's attorney says his client maintains his innocence, and police rushed to judgment in a circumstantial case. david collins, wbal tv of revenues. >> thank you. the state's attorney is involved in the investigation against the lead investigator in the disappearance. daniel nicholson's suspension came this week, when sources say his team lead and on authorize raid into an apartment. >> this is a matter that is completely separate them that which is currently under investigation. if i thought for a moment that any of the allegations involving him impacted on this case, we would not have brought it. >> fred bernstein also denies there was anything unusual about the indictment of the case, and the daniel nicholson case have been so close sit there. according to police reports, and 18-month-old was stabbed five times. we are told she had a kitchen knife in her handbag. officials released a statement outlining new

johnson had dated ed phylicia's half sister for nearly 10 years.. the two had just brooen up and jjhnson was in the process of moving out when barnes' disappeared. based on what the state presentee, bail wws enied. 14:47:08 we believe in michael johnson's innocnence. this is just unfortunate what happenntt miss barnes was a sad event and unfortunateldy pr johnson being a frienn aad the last perssn to ee her hee was arrested for this is a travesty. :28 we also learned about conversations that took place in which johnson said... he may want tooleaveethe ountry before everrthing hits the fan. brazil was also mennioned. johnson appeared interested in country's that wouldn't extradit him. to the relief pf baanes' family memberssbail was denied. johnssn remains at central booking tonight. joy lepola fox 45 news at 5:30. 3a possible hate crime raising mosque on hollins ferry road - in baltimore highlanns.members haae reported kids yelling slurs in the past.the rock damage. so far no arrests, but police plan o boost patrols in the area. and a second suspect

michael johnson was the last person to see phylicia barnes alive. police and prosecutors have not detailed the evidence against him including why they indicted him now after suspecting him for months questions continue toswill around the case -- swirl around the case of michael johnson. johnson was indicted on a single count first degee murder. but the city's -- degree murder. but the city's top prosecutor revealed little about the case about how she died and moat knife we feel confident with the evidence and agents we have and the agencies that participated and we are ready to go forward. >> reporter: barnes family is relieved after the announcement yesterday. >> it's a shock to me phylicia is gone and has been murdered and it's a shock that there's an arrest made and it has to be michael jockson. >> reporter: barnes disappeared visiting her sister's apartment 16 months ago. after a search police found her body floating in the susquehanna river. johnson had been questioned numerous times and he dated barnes sift he for years and was close to the 16

phylicia rashad, what an honor to have you on our program. thank you for joining us. >> thank you, thank you so much. >> hinojosa: so you know, the cosby show has been off the air for 20 years, and i wondered, do you... do you get tired of talking about the cosby show? i mean, you've done so much between then and now. or do you still feel that in the year 2011 we need to talk about the cosby show? >> i think the cosby show is... what could i say? it... landmark television, revolutionized television in many ways, saved a network, universal, appreciated all over the world. >> hinojosa: all over the world. >> all over the world. >> hinojosa: this is... this is a fact that i didn't know-- that nelson mandela used watch the cosby show from robin island with his white guard. >> yes. and he told me this, and he told... he thanked me for this show and he said, "we watched it together and your show softened him." >> hinojosa: amazing. how often do you think about it, though? i mean, you know, you are... you are an icon. what does one do when, you know

in the montts prior to phylicia coming to baltimore &pforrthe holidays... she nd johnson were in contact. barnes had told errsister... johnson made her feel uncomforttble by the way he looked at her. the day of hee disappparance .. was the first time the wo ad evvr been alone. johnson's defense maintains.... he as an alibi for the four hours reach him after phylicia was spoke with my cllent who said he reproted there whenn initially called he left he said he would get back he and he was dealing with her nnw froo theebbginning olice susppeted johnson played a role in barnes' murder.... today ..... they brought up said.... "... i fell like everything is going to hit the fan... i mayywant to leave the counnry... i should go to brazil... 14:51:43 i don't make a ruu for it.... after heering both sides argue their points... the decision was maad... to keep johnson behind lepolaafox 45 news at tee. prosecutors did not disclose...// a... posssble motive... in tooay in coort . &p a mann.. // ps arresttd .../ in... pg ounty... after... a violent attack... at a hyatts

the state egaa tt outline the evvnts hat lead up to the disappearance of phylicia barnes. timeline that showed thh last time phylicia talled with anyone was at 12:23 in the afternoon on december 28th 2010... the day it's suspected barres' was murdered. at 1:00 o'clock..... a neighbor strugglinn ... sweating provusely trying to carry a 35 gallon ppastic container up a flight of steps.... that led out of is apartment building. the state discussee how johnson was unreachable foo several hours after barnes'' was reported missing. most shocking toofamily members who were also in court was the hundreds of calls and text meesages that went back and forth between barres and visst to baltimore. 11:43:53 what i was reallyy surprised with was the nnmber of times ade contact with my little coursin. she's 16 she's 28 yyars old. 500 text messages thaa's just a bit much for me hard tooswallow it's just hard to think a man his age would be in contact wwth my littte couuin the way he was :13 for the first time we aaso heard how johnson hhd shown pnterest ii leaving thh country after phylic

to phylicia barnes.. barnes.///. phylicia talked with anyone was at 12:23 in the afternoon on december 8th 2010... the day it's suspected barnes' was murdered. the state discussed how johnson wws unreechable for seeerrl hourr missiig. moot shocking to family members......were the hundrees of calls and texx messages ttat went ack ann footh between barnes and johnson just prior to her visit tt baltimore. 14:43:53 what i was really surprised with was the number of times made contact with my little courrinn she's 16 she'ss 28 years old. 500 text messages that's just a bit much for me hard to swallow it's just hard to think a man his age would be in contacc with mm llttle cousin he way he was :13 :13 the jjdge also believed johnson would try to leeve the denied it. johnsoo remains at central bookiig tonight. a new development... in a story you... saw... first on fox. fox. prosecutors have droppedd.. sooe charges against a suspect seen bbltiiore beatinn caught on n 3 &pcamera. 20- year old aaron parsons no longer faces fir

. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> the family of phylicia barnes is closer to justice.arrest in a north carolina teenager's murder and we learn more about the suspect. brian kuebler joins us live from police headquarters with the latest. >> reporter: a grand jury said the sister's boyfriend killed phylicia barnes, a man this family has known for up to a deck cai.d yesterday afternoon a baltimore city grand jury handed up the indictment for first-degree murder saying it was 28-year-old michael maurice johnson who killed phylicia barns in 2010. >> mr. job son was arrested and taken into custody last evening and is currently incarcerated at the baltimore city detention center. >> reporter: and that right there is just about all the attorney would say on the matter. many questions went

bail tonight for the teenager accused of killing phylicia barnes. >> now michael johnson is charged with first-degree murder. kai reed is in the news from the latest. >> a lot of the testimony focused on conversations between phylicia barnes and michael johnson before the team disappeared. >> i know in my heart that something happened and he was a part of it. >> friends and family expressed relief after a judge denied bail for michael johnson. calling him a flight risk and a threat to public safety. >> if you are guilty, it is come " -- going to come out. >> the testimony reveals that they traded as many as 500 text messages during the summer before she went missing. barnes also called a sister that johnson made her uncomfortable and she did not like how he looks at her. she died from ecstasy asian and say witnesses reported seeing johnson carrying a -- die from asphyxiation and witnesses reported seeing johnson carrying a bag from his apartment. >> there is a circumstantial case against him. text messages, him and moving out of an apartment. it does not rise to the level of an arrest. >

we will continue to follow the latest in phylicia barnes death investigation. what police are looking for and reaction. plus, the event tonight being held tonight in anne arundel county county. county county. >> gotten decided chillier. >> temperatures stay below normal friday, saturday, sunday. shower activity coming back tonight and saturday weaken, looks pretty good sunday afternoon. next week, a warming trend. >> some of the data we are getting shows temperatures could well get into the 80's by tuesday and wednesday of next week. we will see how much it warms up. we will see how much it rains. >> not bad. 70's coming our way, i'm happy with that. >> we will see you back here tonight at 11:00. tonight at 11:00. [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lo

a man who was no stranger to phylicia barnes was charged with the crime. >> 28-year-old michael johnson is barnes' sister's ex- boyfriend and police say the last person to see the 16-year- old alive. he's been arrested charged with first degree murder. it's bittersweet relief for phylicia barnes family hearing about the arrest of 28-year-old mickel johnson who dated barnes half sister dena for 10 years and was a dr.ed member of the family. >> honestly there's -- a trusted member of the family. >> honestly there's no way to tell if somebody can be a murderer. >> phylicia was visiting her sister and johnson. the family always thought he was involved. >> collecting evidence ourselves looking around, kind of everything pointed back to him. >> police haven't said how the 16-year-old honor student died or what they believe the motive may have been. her body was found in april, 2011 floating in the susquehanna river. it came months after her case was finally given widespread media attention after police officials wondered publicly if race had played a part in the lack of coverage. erica wilson

. >>> the news edge now in maryland, an arrest made in the murder of phylicia barnes, the north carolina teenager who went missing in baltimore in 2010 later found dead in a maryland river. 28-year-old mickel johnson has been charged with first degree murder. is he barnes' half sister's ex- boyfriend. the family always suspected johnson was involved. >> when investigators or police officer -- we're not investigators or police officers or anything like that, but to us as a family just sitting around and collecting evidence ourselves i guess you could call it, looking around kind of everything pointed back to him. >> marilyn johnson phylicia's half sister was living with him. police haven't said how phylicia died or what the motive may have been. >>> prince george's county county need your help tracking that fellow down who robbed a wells fargo bank in district heights yesterday. if you recognize him, police want to hear from you. >>> up next on the news edge at 11:00 bet ready to shell out more cash, metro raising bus and rail fares for the first time in years, find out how much. >> this